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Police confirm large emergency response at Northampton supermarket was due to sudden death of woman
Police confirm large emergency response at Northampton supermarket was due to the sudden death of a woman.
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Reform approves its first ever budget in West Northamptonshire as controversial parking charge increases voted in
Council tax bills for everyone in West Northamptonshire will go up from April and two hours of free parking in Northampton town centre will be scrapped as the first-ever budget set by Reform UK in the authority has been approved.
Look inside Grade II listed family home with 'contemporary comforts' located next to Northamptonshire village church
A Grade II listed family home with a blend of “period character and contemporary comforts”, located next to a Northamptonshire village church has been added to the market.
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Northampton GP surgery rated 'good' by health watchdog despite petition to save practice in midst of funding battle
A GP surgery in Northampton has been rated ‘good’ by the health watchdog, despite being in the middle of a funding battle, which has led to a petition to save the practice.
Teenager released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following fatal Northampton skate park stabbing
A teenager has been released on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to a fatal stabbing in a Northampton skate park.
Business owner speaks out about 'major problem' Northampton neighbourhood reportedly plagued by drug dealing, anti-social behaviour and knife crime
A business owner has spoken out about a Northampton neighbourhood dubbed a ‘major problem’ which is reportedly plagued by drug dealing, anti-social behaviour and knife crime.
Major plans approved to transform vacant warehouse in Northampton into huge indoor padel tennis centre – opening date revealed
Major plans have been approved to transform a vacant warehouse in Northampton into a huge indoor padel tennis centre – opening date revealed.
Horse rider, 37-year-old mother, died at Northamptonshire event after horse hit fence ‘hard’ and fell on top of her, inquest hears
A 37-year-old rider died at a Northamptonshire event after her horse hit a fence ‘hard’ and fell on top of her, an inquest has heard.
'I was shocked from what I saw when I came back': Owner of Steffans Jewellers speaks out one year after leaving town
A jeweller who moved his family business out of Northampton last year says he was shocked by what he saw when he came back to the town centre – and fears new weekend parking charges could drive even more shops away.
Man, 36, arrested on suspicion of assault after large police presence in Northamptonshire village
A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault, after a large police presence was seen in a Northamptonshire village.
We Mean Business: ‘We are feeling the pressure,’ says founder of innovative Northampton independent
The founder of an innovative Northampton independent admits she and her husband are “feeling the pressure” as a result of the trials and tribulations business owners face in 2026.
Magistrates sentence driver who collided with parked car and cyclist near Northampton park among these 20 cases
These defendants from Northampton, Daventry, Upton, Grange Park, Sywell, Brafield and Farthinghoe appeared in court …
Former barber took the leap to follow dream and open new beauty treatment space in Northampton
A former barber has taken the leap to follow her dream and open a new beauty treatment space in Northampton.
Green light for 19-acre warehouse development next to Northampton Town's Sixfields Stadium
Land next to the Sixfields Stadium will be developed into a new warehousing zone, under football club plans that have been approved by the council.
Probation hostel in Northampton rated 'requires improvement' as leaders told to make sure facility is staffed 'adequately at all times'
A probation hostel in Northampton has been rated ‘requires improvement’, as leaders have been told to make sure the facility is staffed “adequately at all times”.
Two drivers taken to hospital with serious injuries following head-on collision on A5 in Northamptonshire
Two drivers have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a head-on collision on the A5 in Northamptonshire.
Samsung Galaxy S26 deals UK: EE vs Vodafone vs SIM-free compared (aff)
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series is open for UK pre-order with double storage, £720 savings on EE and competitive Vodafone plans. Here’s how the launch deals compare.
Family of Raunds man ‘will never stop trying to find answers’ after Stanwick Lakes death ruled an accident
The death of a 37-year-old man at Stanwick Lakes was an accident, an inquest has ruled.
'DIABOLICAL': Backlash from motorists fed up with 'faulty' temporary traffic lights on busy route to and from Northamptonshire secondary school
A set of temporary traffic lights on a busy village road to and from a Northamptonshire secondary school have been slammed as ‘DIABOLICAL’.
Plans submitted to build the next 226 homes at a huge 1,000-property housing estate in Northampton
Plans have been submitted to build the next 226 homes at a huge 1,000-house estate in Northampton.